Build capability.
Earn credibility.
Make a genuine impact.
Some training roles are about delivering courses.
This one is about partnering with operational leaders, earning credibility with frontline crews and helping ensure every employee has the capability and confidence to perform safely.
Davidson is partnering with a well established Australian organisation operating within a highly specialised rail environment to appoint a Training Specialist supporting Western Australian operations.
Reporting to the Learning & Development Manager, you'll become the trusted training partner across WA, owning the region's operational training function while working closely with leaders and operators to build capability across the business.
This is a role for someone who enjoys being out on site, solving problems, coaching others and making a visible difference.
You'll be responsible for
Delivering engaging operational training across WA sites
Conducting Verification of Competency (VOC) assessments
Coaching operational leaders and frontline employees
Supporting onboarding and ongoing workforce capability
Maintaining training compliance and competency standards
Building trusted relationships across operational teams
Driving continuous improvement across learning and development practices
Planning and coordinating regular travel to operational sites
What we're looking for
To be successful in this position you'll bring proven operational training experience together with a strong understanding of Australian rail environments.
Essential




Minimum 18 months'Australianrail infrastructure, rolling stock or track machine operations experience
Demonstrated experience delivering operational training within high-risk or regulated environments
Ability to conduct Verification of Competency (VOC) assessments
Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to coach frontline operational teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities
Willingness to undertake regular travel throughout Western Australia
Highly Desirable
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) (current)
Approximately 5 years' experience in a dedicated Training, Learning & Development or Competency role
Experience working with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), competency frameworks and training compliance
Experience developing learning materials, competency assessments or operational training programs
Mandatory Employment Requirements
Applicants must be able to demonstrate:
Australian working rights
Current driver's licence
Ability to successfully complete an extensive rail pre-employment medical
Drug & alcohol screening




Capacity to undertake regular travel throughout WA operational sites
Why you'll love this opportunity
This is a business where people genuinely matter.
You'll enjoy significant autonomy, supportive leadership and the opportunity to own the WA training function while contributing to a growing organisation with an outstanding reputation and long-term career opportunities.
Package includes
$138,000 + Super
Chance to earn a discretionary annual bonus (STIP) of up to 10%
Structured onboarding and mentoring
Canning Vale based with regular WA operational travel
Family-owned culture
Long-term career stability
If you're looking for a role where you'll be trusted to make decisions, build relationships and shape capability across a specialised operational workforce, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx).
If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Catherine Lyttle.
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We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.
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Desired Skills and Experience
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
VOC
Training
Rail

📌 Training Specialist | Rail Operations | Perth (Western Australia)
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📍 Western Australia